Amino Acid Basics

by widdowquinn 20 Amino acids that are found in proteins, either essential or non-essential, make up 75% of human body and have important functions in the body. • Building blocks of proteins. • Responsible for the production of enzymes. • Used to build cells and repair muscles, organ, hair, nails, skin or any part of your body. • Preventing diseases and health problems. Amino acids are not stored in the body for later use like in the case of fats and complex carbohydrates and 8 of these amino acids can not be produced by your body and you need to have them in your food. These are essential amino acids and you have to have them every day, as the deficiency could lead to not only protein degradation and muscle loss but also certain diseases such as strokes, high blood pressure and heart attacks. Best known essential amino acid is tryptophan, which helps to relieve stress, reduce anxiety, control hyperactivity in children, to regulate sleep and normalize sleep patterns, reduce
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